ACCC attacks government’s Competition Review recommendations, while other sectors respond
The recommendations published this week in the Harper Competition Review Final Report have been largely welcomed...

Potential divestiture threat to Supermarket majors in Australian government Green Paper
The Australian Federal Government is considering a range of reforms that would strengthen competition laws and regulation,...

National Farmers’ Federation appoints Mondelez director as CEO
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has announced the appointment of Mr Simon Talbot, who is currently a Director at snack and confectionery...

Australian Government issues paper seeking submissions on Supermarkets Suppliers Code of Conduct before 12 September 2014
The Australian Government has released a consultation paper, ‘Improving Commercial...

The Australian food industry has mostly welcomed the Budget announcement, with the agribusiness sector largely spared the “fall of the axe” of austerity measures in the Budget, announced last night....

Australia’s agrifood industry needs more highly skilled workers if it is to capitalise on growth opportunities, according to a report from the Australian Workforce and Productivity Agency (AWPA).
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A new paper on food consumption trends in Asia from the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resources Economics and Sciences (ABARES) has been welcomed by Australian farming body the National Farmers’...

Northern Australia could double Australia’s agricultural output by “developing a food bowl”, with a focus on premium produce, according to a paper released by the Federal Opposition coalition parties.
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